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Warhawks get new principal, athletic director
West Fork new principal Clyde Tarrence. ZACH CLEMENS PHOTO By Zach Clemens New principal Clyde Tarrence wants to be involved This past May, the West Fork school district saw the retirement of longtime principal Randy Bushbaum, and this fall a new administrator, Clyde Tarrence will take the helm. Tarrence is a newcomer to […]
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Health Department confirms cases of cryptosporidiosis in county
The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health has had several lab confirmed cases of cryptosporidiosis (crypto). Cryptosporidiosis, often referred as crypto, is a parasite that causes diarrhea. Cryptosporidium is found in the feces (stool) of an infected person or animal. Individuals become ill with the parasite by putting something in their mouth that has […]
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City Council discusses trees, tires, and tennis
By Zach Clemens Rockwell might soon be seeing some of their branches trimmed, as the City Council approved cleanup of some trees throughout town. “We have some trees that need attention,” said Jay Siefken, the Rockwell public works director. The Council decided to go with Nuehring’s Tree Service, on Siefken’s recommendation, […]
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Swaledale City Council highlights
By Zach Clemens The Swaldale City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 8, here are some of the highlights: Swaldale Fire Chief Blaine Wilson reported to the Council that the department has received a $2,500 grant from the Farrer Foundation that will go toward Jaws of Life. Additional grant applications are currently […]
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People in the Park celebration to be held in Sheffield
At the 2015 People in the Park event, many youngsters took on a challenging inflatable obstacle course. After climbing through a tunnel, participants had to swing across a pit on a rope swing, as shown above. FILE PHOTO The Sheffield community will gather once again Aug. 18-21 for People in the Park, an annual event […]
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Meservey approves fire department project
By Zach Clemens Much of the discussion at the Meservey City Council meeting in July centered around the proposed construction on the fire station for the future possibility of getting a new pumper truck for the town. There was an objection in writing presented to the council, and there was a call […]
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Food, fun and family: Sheffield’s People in the Park was a hit
The park had a large crowd. JACK ZIMMERMAN PHOTO By Zach Clemens The annual People in the Park celebration was held in Sheffield over the weekend, with this being the first year it was free of charge to attend. The weekend started rough on Friday with thunderstorms throughout the day. Yet Saturday […]
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Salute to 2015 Franklin County 4-H
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Fire Prevention Week 2015
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Fall Sports Preview 2015
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